Fighting For Our Forever-by Heidi Mclaughlin-Release Blitz

About the book 

The members of Sinful Distraction are living their best life as they travel around the country on the heels of 4225 West's sold-out tour. Unfortunately for drummer, Ajay Ballard, that means a stop at the county jail after he's arrested for an outstanding warrant - one he didn't even know about. With an overzealous judge, Ajay's forced to hang out in his hometown longer than anticipated. 

While the town folk aren't exactly rolling out the red carpet for him, Quinn, Elle and the rest of Sinful Distraction are warmly welcomed into the fold. 

Some never get over their first love while some just can't erase the memories. Jameson Foster falls somewhere in the middle. She's done her best to let the past stay in the past...until she's forced to save the one man who ruined her.
Genre: Romance

And I am thinking

. . . Still turning the pages.  And it is a page-turner.  I was 

drawn in from page 1.  The characters capture you and don't let go. . .  

My full review will post soon.

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A Note To My Readers

Hello friends, authors, publicists, tour hosts.  Recently I have had to slow way down on reading and reviewing.    

The last few months have been difficult and I have had a hard time putting into words.  

This morning I saw this on FB.  I gasped when I began to read it and then weeped when I read it to The Cowboy.  

Yesterday we attended a Memorial for his brother who passed away a few weeks ago shortly after my mother passed.

Below is the most precious remembrance shared by my daughter.  This was very special to me and I thought that it would share a little of my heart.    

As I read this on my phone I was unable to really see it well I did not realize at first she had written it.  Because we 'share' alot of other peoples horse stories.  The photo's are hard to see and I didn't even know that she still had these.  It wasn't until I reached the third line and the mention of NYC I realized what I was reading. 

Here's her beautiful story . . . 

 I’ve ridden a lot of horses in my life and I’ve owned a few that make my heart leap. 

But this story is about a horse named Bach. He was a big bay thoroughbred gelding and he lived at Claremont Riding Academy just blocks away from Central Park in NYC. I rode him once and the memory will be forever etched my mind.
Back before I had FB, an iPhone and before I’d ever even taken a selfie I rode Bach.
You see, my uncle invited me to visit him in NYC back in 2002. For the first time I rode in a taxi, aabnd the subway, I ate sushi (and I liked it), I saw where the Twin Towers had been, I saw Times Square, I ice skated in Rockefeller Center, I ate the best bagels and pizza I’ve ever had...and I rode Bach. My uncle had made reservations for us to ride through Central Park.
He knew I LOVE horses. (He did too)
My uncle spent the afternoon riding with me in a setting that I won’t forget. It was like a movie. Little kids saw us and said “mommy, look horsey!”. We waved and smiled. Our horses knew the path, they were well seasoned at carrying riders thru the park. 

Bach was a beautiful horse and I felt special to share that time with my uncle. The way to this girl’s heart is thru horses-he knew that.
The Claremont Riding Academy was such a neat place. I’d never seen a barn right in the middle of a busy city. There were multiple levels; one for stalls and an indoor arena. When you go for a ride they send your horse down a ramp to you so you can catch the reins. It was so foreign to me, so different than riding in TX where we have plenty of space.
At that point in my life I had already been more trail rides than I could count and even competed in different states but I gotta say riding Bach in Central Park still ranks as one of my best riding memories.
Uncle Bruce, thank you for the ride. This memory won’t be forgotten, it’s ours.
I’m still riding and I hope you are too; heaven is paradise so there must be horses there.

 —

Please forgive my absence.  I am trying to get back to a routine.

Book Review-The Body In the Wetlands by Judi Lynn-Great Escapes Tour

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High summer in River Bluffs, Indiana, is always sweltering and sweet. But the heat is really on when a decidedly dead body turns up in the neighborhood.

When established house flippers Jazzi Zanders and her cousin Jerod donate a week’s worth of remodeling work to Jazzi’s sister Olivia, they’re expecting nothing more than back-breaking roofing work and cold beers at the end of each long, hot day. With Jazzi’s live-in boyfriend and partner Ansel on the team, it promises to be a quick break before starting their next big project—until Leo, an elderly neighbor of Olivia’s, unexpectedly goes missing . . .

When the friendly senior’s dog tugs Jazzi and the guys toward the wetlands beyond Olivia’s neighborhood, they stumble across a decomposing corpse—and a lot of questions. With Jazzi’s pal Detective Gaff along to investigate, Jazzi finds her hands full of a whole new mystery instead of the usual hammer and nails. And this time it will take some sophisticated sleuthing to track down the culprit of the deadly crime—before the killer turns on her next . . .

And others are saying 

A wonderful second book with a cracking cast of characters, this is a series to read and re-read.
~A Wytch’s Book Review Blog

Cozies have lots of characters, Some central to the story and some secondary ones that make the story more genuine. I swear I recognize some of them. There were some fun ones in this mystery. And the author did a wonderful job of bringing them to life, helping me to connect with them, even the ones that had died my nefarious means.
~FUONLYKNEW

And I thought
Another fun and interesting read.  A well woven plot/storyline that keeps the reading turning the pages trying to figure it all out. 
There are alot of characters to keep up with so I had to concentrate to keep it all straight.  
I liked the location of this series and the Flipping Houses aspect.
I also enjoy animals that weave their way in. 
This is a good series worth checking out. 

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Book Spotlight-ViVi's Leading Man

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EXES AND OHS

The marriage was one of convenience. She had status and he had money. But… there was something there, and both of them felt it. After three years of him working long hours and her spending too much time at the Durango Street Theatre, Miguel Abonce and Vivienne Heiser called it quits. One year later, they are forced to work together to save or sell the theater. In the process they discover things they never knew about each other and they learn there’s more between them than burning up the sheets. They might really love each other after all.

 

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He should pull away. Instead, tightened his hold while he plundered her sweetness. They clung together for long moments, their moans the only sound in his ears. When he pulled back, he looked into her eyes, dimly lit by the streetlights and a waxing moon in the night sky. “Well,” he murmured softly as he took in her swollen lips and her glazed expression. “Was it as good as it used to be?”

His question seemed to snap her out of her trance. “Yep. Best empty, meaningless kiss I’ve ever had.” Her words were biting, but her expression screamed sad. She pulled back and he let her go, even though every muscle in his body was dying to hold onto her

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A Dream of Death by Connie Berry-Great Escapes Tour-Review/giveaway

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On a remote Scottish island, American antiques dealer Kate Hamilton wrestles with her own past while sleuthing a brutal killing, staged to recreate a two-hundred-year-old unsolved murder.

Autumn has come and gone on Scotland ’s Isle of Glenroth, and the islanders gather for the Tartan Ball, the annual end-of-tourist-season gala. Spirits are high. A recently published novel about island history has brought hordes of tourists to the small Hebridean resort community. On the guest list is American antiques dealer Kate Hamilton. Kate returns reluctantly to the island where her husband died, determined to repair her relationship with his sister, proprietor of the island’s luxe country house hotel, famous for its connection with Bonnie Prince Charlie.

Kate has hardly unpacked when the next morning a body is found, murdered in a reenactment of an infamous unsolved murder described in the novel—and the only clue to the killer’s identity lies in a curiously embellished antique casket. The Scottish police discount the historical connection, but when a much-loved local handyman is arrested, Kate teams up with a vacationing detective inspector from Suffolk, England, to unmask a killer determined to rewrite island history—and Kate’s future.

And others are saying

Berry’s debut novel is a warm, cozy delight from start to finish, embodying everything that is lovely about British mysteries while adding an American flair as well, courtesy of the easy-to-love heroine Kate Hamilton.
~Reading Is My SuperPower

I loved the setting of the book and liked how the author described things. I think this was a good start to a new series.
~A. Holland Reads

Spellbinding, atmospheric, captivating … A Dream of Death is simply exquisite. Definitely a 5-star, best-of-the-best read for me. Connie Berry is an author to watch.
~The Power of Words

A Dream of Death has an intriguing mystery, quaint Scottish isle, disappearing antiques, a dashing inspector and a determined antiques dealer.
~The Avid Reader

A Dream of Death, with its cast of eccentric islanders and remote atmospheric setting, is a captivating story infused with Scottish lore, a budding romance, and the elements of a classic British mystery novel.
~Book Club Librarian

I am giving A Dream of Death by Connie Berry a five-star review and recommending it to all my mystery lovers who also happen to like antiques, the Scottish countryside, and a mystery that lasted over 200 years in the making.
~Baroness’ Book Trove

And I thought

A great cover to lure you into a great story.

I love the locale. I enjoyed the eccentric group of characters.  Kate the main character is

easy to like. 

This one was a real page turner.  I was interested from the start all the way to the end.

While the twists keep me turning the pages I almost didn’t want it to come to an end.

But I had to read the last page.

A Dream of Death is a great start to a new series that I am sure I will enjoy.

If you love Cozy Mysteries A Dream of Death is book 1 so start the series now.

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Connect The Dots-by Barbara Barrett-Great Escapes Tour

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How could a thirty-something man fall to his death from a fourth-floor balcony he knows is defective? That’s the question freelance writer Micki Demetrius is asked to answer by the man’s grieving mother, Clarissa White, who refuses to believe his death was an unfortunate accident. But when the authorities determine it was homicide, Micki is shut out of her investigative efforts.

Giving up is easier said than done for Micki. She can’t resist a mystery, and suspicious characters won’t leave Clarissa alone, from the woman claiming a stake in the victim’s life to a cagey character who wants his business. As the threat to Clarissa grows, Micki feels compelled to help her in spite of the danger.

Micki’s three mah jongg pals—Sydney Bonner, Marianne Putnam and Katrina, Kat, Faulkner—are drawn into the mystery, but the retirees have their own challenges. Syd and husband Trip do grandparent duty while their daughter deals with marital issues. Marianne “finds herself” by writing a one-act play. And Kat must decide how public to go with her growing friendship with the sheriff. Together, they must connect the dots in a nefarious web of greed, neglect, secrecy and murder.

And others are saying

This is another great book that showcases friendship possibly even more than murder!
~A Wytch’s Book Review Blog

Connect the Dots by Barbara Barrett is a five-star read that kept me entertained and wanting to know what happens next . . . Ms. Barrett’s mystery, characters, and the setting were fabulous.
~Baroness’ Book Trove

I have to say that Barrett does a remarkable job of keeping the reader guessing as the story unfolds. The use of an older set of characters is quite nice as well for a change.
~Books a Plenty Book Reviews

This book is a fun and entertaining mystery that I enjoyed from beginning to end. It’s filled with interesting, realistic characters and a plot that will keep you turning pages all the way to the reveal at the end.
~LibriAmoriMiei

And I thought

I just love this fun and funny series.   Barbara Barrett indeed has given us a

5 star series.  And another 5 star read in book 3 of the Mah Jonng Mystery series

Featuring Sydney Bonner and her group of buddies. 

The girls are a fun group and their significant others and husbands bring some humor

to their adventures. 

Personally I am rooting for Kat and the Sheriff.

Although each of the books are written as a standalone I think the Cozy Mystery

Lover would be hard pressed not to want to read them all in order.  This is series would make a great long weekend read. 

I have enjoyed each and everyone. 

I received a complimentary copy.

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Book Spotlight

About the book

This spells trouble . . .

The New Camel Day Fair is a fun-filled event for residents of this upstate New York town. Kailyn Wilde, a modern-day witch of ancient lineage, leaves her potion shop, Abracadabra—and her feline familiar, Sashkatu—to attend with her fortune-telling Aunt Tilly. Joining them is legendary wizard Merlin, who’s discovering new pleasures of time-traveling to the modern world, including curly fries and kettle corn—but the appeal of the Tilt-a-Wheel is beyond his mystical imagination.

The real wild ride begins later, when neighboring sweet shop owner Lolly rushes into Abracadabra with news about a dead body. The victim has one of Lolly’s fudge knives stuck in her back, but in spite of the sticky evidence, Lolly is only one of several suspects with ample motive and opportunity. Meanwhile, Merlin’s research into old family scrolls and electromagnetic ley lines is causing some unusual mix-ups. As the two investigations collide, Kailyn will have to do everything in her power to prevent disaster…

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Book Review-Sifting Through The Clues

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Cookbook Nook, where culinary mysteries are giving everyone food for thought . . .

Book clubs from all over have descended on Crystal Cove to celebrate the library’s Book Club Bonanza week, and Jenna Hart has packed the Cookbook Nook with juicy reads and tasty cookbooks. But she’s most excited about spending an evening with the Mystery Mavens and their moveable feast, when they will go from house to house to share different culinary treats and discuss the whodunit they’re all reading. It’s all good food and fun for the savvy armchair detectives, until one of the members of the group is found murdered at the last stop on the tour.

As if that weren’t enough to spoil her appetite, Jenna discovers that all the evidence points to her friend Pepper as being the guilty party. And with Pepper’s chief-of-police daughter too close to the case to be impartial, Jenna knows she’ll have to step in to help clear her friend’s name before a bitter injustice sends her to jail. Sifting through the clues, Jenna unearths any number of possible culprits, but she’ll have to cook up a new way to catch the killer before Pepper’s goose is cooked . . .

Includes tasty sweet and savory recipes!

And others are saying

Set in a quaint town full of eclectic characters with secrets to hide and personal drama to overcome, Sifting Through Clues will tantalize readers with yummy recipes and a list of books they will be adding to their TBR lists.
~Reading Is My SuperPower

I love this series it’s fun to watch as Jenna fumbles around trying to figure out what really happened and why? I also loved how they included a recent cozy mystery into their book club . . .
~Community Bookstop

SIFTING THROUGH CLUES is a character-driven mystery that highlights books and food with a dash of murder in a cozy Californian community.
~Cozy Up With Kathy

Any reader will enjoy the theme of Sifting Through the Clues. This book will especially appeal to cozy lovers who want to get lost in a town of delightful residents as they work out a good puzzle.
~Carstairs Considers….

Full of delicious clues as well as multiple red herrings, this book can be enjoyed as a stand alone but I love the population of this series and the well-developed relationships between them all.
~Laura’s Interests

Sifting Through Clues is an enjoyable, satisfying mystery.

And I thought

Another 5 star installment in a great series.  

I love the atmosphere/locale of the Cook Book Nook Series.  Daryl Wood Gerber            does a wonderful job of drawing the reader in.  

For a few pages, a few minutes in time this reader almost feels a part of the community.

The characters are charming and delightful. 

Sifting Through The Clues is filled with a mystery that is just yummy. 

With this series I can hardly wait to see which recipes  Daryl  shares with her

readers.

I am always delighted with the recipes at the end and can not wait to try them.

The main character Jenna is smart and savvy.  She is caring and loyal and

Waste no time to Sifting through the clues to discover ‘Who Dun It’ and “Why”

I have enjoyed each of the books that I have read in this series.

I look forward to reading the next!

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Book Review-Sifting Through The Clues-Great Escapes Tour

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The Agatha Award–winning author of Wreath Between the Lines returns to the Cookbook Nook, where culinary mysteries are giving everyone food for thought . . .

Book clubs from all over have descended on Crystal Cove to celebrate the library’s Book Club Bonanza week, and Jenna Hart has packed the Cookbook Nook with juicy reads and tasty cookbooks. But she’s most excited about spending an evening with the Mystery Mavens and their moveable feast, when they will go from house to house to share different culinary treats and discuss the whodunit they’re all reading. It’s all good food and fun for the savvy armchair detectives, until one of the members of the group is found murdered at the last stop on the tour.

As if that weren’t enough to spoil her appetite, Jenna discovers that all the evidence points to her friend Pepper as being the guilty party. And with Pepper’s chief-of-police daughter too close to the case to be impartial, Jenna knows she’ll have to step in to help clear her friend’s name before a bitter injustice sends her to jail. Sifting through the clues, Jenna unearths any number of possible culprits, but she’ll have to cook up a new way to catch the killer before Pepper’s goose is cooked . . .

Includes tasty sweet and savory recipes!

And others are saying

Set in a quaint town full of eclectic characters with secrets to hide and personal drama to overcome, Sifting Through Clues will tantalize readers with yummy recipes and a list of books they will be adding to their TBR lists.
~Reading Is My SuperPower

I love this series it’s fun to watch as Jenna fumbles around trying to figure out what really happened and why? I also loved how they included a recent cozy mystery into their book club . . .
~Community Bookstop

SIFTING THROUGH CLUES is a character-driven mystery that highlights books and food with a dash of murder in a cozy Californian community.
~Cozy Up With Kathy

Any reader will enjoy the theme of Sifting Through the Clues. This book will especially appeal to cozy lovers who want to get lost in a town of delightful residents as they work out a good puzzle.
~Carstairs Considers….

Full of delicious clues as well as multiple red herrings, this book can be enjoyed as a stand alone but I love the population of this series and the well-developed relationships between them all.
~Laura’s Interests

Sifting Through Clues is an enjoyable, satisfying mystery.
~The Power of Words

And I thought

Another 5 star installment in a great series.  

I love the atmosphere/locale of the Cook Book Nook Series.  Daryl Wood Gerber            does a wonderful job of drawing the reader in.  

For a few pages, a few minutes in time this reader almost feels a part of the community.

The characters are charming and delightful. 

Sifting Through The Clues is filled with a mystery that is just yummy. 

With this series I can hardly wait to see which recipes  Daryl  shares with her

readers.

I am always delighted with the recipes at the end and can not wait to try them.

The main character Jenna is smart and savvy.  She is caring and loyal and

Waste no time to Sifting through the clues to discover ‘Who Dun It’ and “Why”

I have enjoyed each of the books that I have read in this series.

I look forward to reading the next!

I received a complimentary copy.

My review will appear on retail sites and Good Reads.

Sifting Through The Clues will be featured at my blog

My Journey Back-The Journey Back.  

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